GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
amalgama mixture of different elements
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
desiccateto dry up
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest